Nonprofit Management News
A New Framework for Future Leaders: Redefining Fundraising as Strategy
In Columbia’s Nonprofit Management program, lecturers Ramone Segree and John Hicks share real-world insights on building impactful careers in today’s evolving nonprofit sector.
Meeting Midcareer Students’ Needs and Expanding Their Expertise
Through the Nonprofit Management program’s flexible formats—including part-time and online options—two current students are expanding their professional skill sets.
Where Passion Meets Systems: Sustaining Impact in Nonprofit Work
Crashonda Andrew, senior vice president of global philanthropy at United Way, discussed fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and the evolving role of philanthropy during a Nonprofit Management Lunch and Learn session.
Making a Difference Close to Home with an SPS Degree
Columbia SPS students and alumni are applying their expertise across industries to strengthen local communities throughout the U.S.
Strategies for Staying Relevant
Part of the Frame Your Future series, an April 14 panel event convenes industry leaders to explore how continuous learning drives professional relevance—and amplifies long-term career return—in a rapidly changing landscape.
Connecting Columbia Nonprofit Management Students to Public Leadership and Policy Advocacy
From cable news studios to major-sector conferences and symposiums, Columbia’s Nonprofit Management program connects students with influential leaders shaping media, policy, and social impact.
SPS Alumni Connect with Mission-Driven Nonprofits at Inaugural Board and Volunteer Recruitment Fair
The Office of Alumni Relations brings together alumni and nonprofit leaders for an evening of meaningful connections and future impact.
Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change
The SPS public event series will explore leadership, lifelong learning, and competitive advantage in a changing world.
Nonprofit Management Students Engage National Leaders at AFP LEAD 2025
Through its co-sponsorship of the conference, the program connected students with fundraising professionals and emerging trends shaping the future of philanthropy.
Nonprofit Management Students Broaden Professional Horizons at the Annual YANA Conference
Through faculty connections and experiential learning, students joined sector leaders at the conference to explore equity, strategy, and the power of storytelling in social change.
Online and on Top of It: Nonprofit Management Student Karen Barone’s Unique Learning Experience
Balancing work, family, and entrepreneurship, Barone found that the online program delivers immersive learning, practitioner insight, and a strong sense of community—proving that graduate study can fit into even the fullest lives.
Flexibility, Practice, and Purpose: Why Students Choose Columbia’s Nonprofit Management Program
The program recently hosted a panel featuring three full-time students, including a Columbia HBCU and a CUNY Fellow.